жир
Translation of жир
fat
Meaning of жир
Маслянистое вещество в еде или в теле, например в сале.
the oily substance in food or under the skin, e.g. in butter

Transcription and pronunciation of жир
- Transcription
- [ˈʐɨr]
- In Latin letters
- zhir
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This cheese has a lot of fat.
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В этом сыре много жира.
Cut the fat off the meat.
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Срежь жир с мяса.
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What's the difference between жир and сало
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Only pork fat, often salted, eaten as food.
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What does жир mean?
the oily substance in food or under the skin, e.g. in butter
How do you pronounce жир?
жир is pronounced [ˈʐɨr], in Latin letters “zhir”.
How is жир used in a sentence?
This cheese has a lot of fat. Translation: В этом сыре много жира.
Is жир part of Anatomy vocabulary?
Yes, жир (fat) can be learned in the Anatomy topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is жир part of Oils and Fats vocabulary?
Yes, жир (fat) can be learned in the Oils and Fats topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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